Assam Introduces Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026

On 25th May 2026, the Assam government introduced the The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026 in the State Assembly.

The proposed legislation seeks to establish a common civil legal framework governing marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships for all residents of the state.
The Bill aims to replace religion-based personal laws with a uniform system focused on equality and gender justice.
Scheduled Tribes have been excluded from the ambit of the legislation to preserve constitutional safeguards and customary protections available to tribal communities.
The Bill proposes mandatory registration of all marriages within 60 days of solemnisation and registration of live-in relationships within 30 days.
Failure to register marriages or divorces within the prescribed period would attract a penalty of ₹10,000.